Maharana Pratap’s Descendant Arvind Singh Mewar Dies at 81

Arvind Singh Mewar, a descendant of legendary Rajput king Maharana Pratap and chairman of the HRH Group of Hotels, passed away at 81 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on March 16, 2025, after a prolonged illness. His demise marks the end of an era for the House of Mewar, known for preserving Rajput heritage and promoting tourism in Udaipur.

Key Highlights

• Name: Arvind Singh Mewar
• Age: 81
• Date of Death: March 16, 2025
• Place of Death: Udaipur’s City Palace
• Cause of Death: Prolonged illness

Family Members

• Wife: Vijayraj Kumari
• Son: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
• Daughters: Bhargavi Kumari Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar
• Education: Mayo College, Ajmer; Hotel Management in the UK and the US
• Professional Role: Chairman of the HRH Group of Hotels
• Funeral Date: March 17, 2025

Contributions and Legacy

• Promoted Mewar’s cultural heritage and tourism in Udaipur
• Built the HRH Group of Hotels as a corporate entity
• Chairman of Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation
• Former Ranji Trophy cricketer for Rajasthan (1945-46)
• Polo player and founder of The Udaipur Cup in the UK
• Avid pilot with solo microlight flights across India
• Played a key role in preserving the Mewar dynasty’s legacy

Controversies

• After his father Bhagwant Singh Mewar’s death in 1984, Arvind Singh was named successor through a trust.
• His elder brother, Mahendra Singh Mewar, was disinherited for filing a lawsuit against their father.
• Following Mahendra Singh’s death in 2024, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar (Mahendra’s son) became the titular head of the House of Mewar.
• A controversy erupted when Vishvaraj Singh was barred from entering Udaipur’s City Palace by Arvind Singh’s son Lakshyaraj Singh, which was later resolved.

Condolences by Political Leaders

• Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma praised Mewar’s efforts in promoting Mewar’s legacy.
• Former CMs Ashok Gehlot and Vasundhara Raje highlighted his contributions to Udaipur’s tourism.
• Several Rajput leaders and political figures mourned his death.